12 Questions
Which literary tendency aimed to depict the world as it was without romanticising or idealising it?
Naturalism
Who among the following authors often portrayed the problems of common people in a society undergoing rapid economic change?
Mark Twain
Which literary movement stressed the influence of environmental and societal conditions on human behavior?
Naturalism
Who among the listed authors wrote about the difficulties of social rank and morals?
Henry James
Which literary tendency frequently portrayed characters who were powerless to break free from their situations?
Naturalism
Which author wrote about the impact of European culture on Americans during this time period?
Henry James
What is the main focus of Thomas Harriot's 'A Brief and True Report of the New Found Land of Virginia'?
The Native American tribes in Virginia
Which language did the Roanoke and Croatoan peoples speak according to Harriot's report?
Algonquian
What did Harriot detail in the first section of his report on Virginia?
Virginia's climate and wildlife
In what time period did American literature experience the 'Gilded Age' or the 'Age of Realism'?
1865-1914
Which of the following did NOT contribute to English settlement in the Virginia region post-Harriot's report?
Information on clothing styles
What was one significant impact of Harriot's report on English interaction with the Virginia region?
Encouraged English settlement in the area
Explore the literature reflecting the transformations and difficulties of the post-Civil War era in America. Learn about the impact of the war on society, industrialization, urbanization, and the rise of Realism in literature.
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